Tired of waiting for things to happen? You need to read this.

Tired of waiting for things to happen in your life. This mindset will put you in the drivers seat by giving you the power to be proactive and purposeful in your actions. 

Do you remember the last time you were stuck on congested roads while driving? Like many other commuters, you were probably frustrated by the experience.

The unexpected delay may have triggered worrisome thoughts about whether or not you could complete the tasks on your agenda or reach a certain meeting on time. Thoughts that you could be doing something fun or productive may have irked you.

Being delayed by traffic is a universally annoying experience. That makes it the perfect metaphor for other significant things that slow us down in life such as career challenges, health problems, relationship complications, lack of finances, etc.

No matter how much clarity we have about what we want in life, the unfolding of events won’t always follow our anticipated timeline. There will be a lot of unexpected pit stops along the journey, which may take much longer than we expected. At some point, we get tired of waiting for events to unfold.

When delays are out of our control, we can choose to react in two ways: we can either surrender or resist it.

For most of my life, I despised anything that slowed me down. As a go-getter, I wanted to see instant results of my hard work and efforts. Whether I was dealing with relationships or career matters, I wanted everything to run on “Seline time”.

My standards were a heavy burden that wore me out on all levels. I was unaware of how much this was weighing me down until I began working with a coach.  She brought this unhealthy urgency to my attention and identified the harsh and critical voice of my gremlin that was behind it.

By working with my gremlin, I was gradually able to release my mental grip on time, which opened the doorway for inner peace. I came to accept the fact that dreams require a gestation period, no matter how much effort I put into it. Waiting for things to develop is a necessary part of the process.

In this way, I came to respect the natural flow of life – a flow that is orchestrated by a wiser force outside the realm of our consciousness. Living in harmony with this natures pace requires us to stay open and patient.

The next time you find yourself surrounded by nature’s beauty, take a moment to notice all the plants and animals in your surroundings. You will see how all these Earthly inhabitants are naturally programmed to work with the seasons of life.

Leaves grow in the spring and wilt in the fall. Animals prepare to hibernate in winter and play or gather food reserves in the summer.  The caterpillar patiently waits while it develops within its cocoon to ensure a successful transition into its new life as a butterfly.

We experience seasons in our life in a similar way. We have slower periods that can be considered the “winters” of our lives and more active ones that can be considered the “summers”. The time in between are times of transition. When we realize this, we’ll no longer be tired of waiting. 

By accepting the seasonal patterns of our lives, we resist the urge to force things to happen sooner than they should. I realize that despite knowing this, the wait can be hard. These tips could make the waiting game easier to deal with:

• Create a vision board that inspires you: Fill it with images of the things that you would like to achieve. Keep it somewhere where you can see it on a daily basis.
• Reflect and review your current strategy: Sometimes, the reason things take longer than you expected is because you might be doing something wrong. Get feedback and review your plan.
• Focus on being happy NOW: If we are overly focused on building our future, there is a tendency to deprive ourselves in the present moment. Instead of postponing your happiness, be proactive about creating a life that you love right now.
• Bring your attention to the present with gratitude: The practice of gratitude will bring your attention to all the abundance that is already present in your life, thereby cultivating an abundant mind-set.

The next time you get tired of waiting for things to happen in your life, remember that life is ultimately about the journey and not the destination. Hold your dreams close to your heart, work steadily towards them, but don’t forget to look around you and appreciate all the privileges of being alive on this beautiful planet.

All my best on your journey,

Seline

Question for you: What are the steps that you can take to reduce your sense of urgency so that you can appreciate the present moment and enjoy the flow of life?

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